almoners

Definition of almonersnext
plural of almoner

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • In a bid to bridge a gap in government funding, Gates is calling on fellow wealthy philanthropists.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • This stands as one of the largest single-year donations in history, placing Scott alongside philanthropists such as Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The decisions and forces that affect society, that dictate the livelihoods and well-being of its citizens, are at the mercy of the market, and the now frighteningly transparent ways that the market serves and benefits its dutiful governmental benefactors.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.
    Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
    Cami Koons, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
  • To keep up with current demand, the center relies on volunteer donors to give 400 units each day, which in turn help support over 70 hospitals across the state.
    Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And with that, the modern Cinderella story continues—proving that sometimes, magic is less about fairy godmothers and more about persistence, pivots, and the courage to start building your own AI Agent.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The story of a guiding star, a host of angels and a virgin birth?
    Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Sanders needs Alabama’s gravitas or Texas Tech’s sugar daddies.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Currently filming in Hong Kong, Peaches follows Nora (Thatcher) and Bing Bing (Liu), two spoiled best friends who scam sugar daddies for a living.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Almoners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almoners. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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